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Sense

485 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States

Overview

Sense builds grid-edge intelligence software that runs directly on modern smart meters, transforming high-resolution waveform data into real-time visibility for utilities and actionable energy insights for homeowners. Utilities use the platform for consumer engagement, load visibility, demand forecasting, and fault detection, while end users access a mobile app to monitor and manage household energy consumption. By collaborating with meter manufacturers, Sense integrates its algorithms into next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). The company projects deployment of its software on tens of millions of U.S. meters over the next decade, dramatically expanding its data footprint. This embedded, AI-driven approach promises faster responses to grid issues and better alignment of household demand with grid availability. Cambridge-based Sense positions itself as a key enabler of a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable electric grid.

Total raised
$147M
Funding rounds
6
Latest round
Series C
Latest activity
Apr 2022

Industries

  • Consumer Electronics
  • GreenTech
  • Hardware
  • Internet of Things
  • Smart Home
  • Software
  • Speech Recognition
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Recent funding

  1. Series C

    Apr 2022

    $105M

  2. Series B

    Jul 2019

    $10M

  3. Series B

    Oct 2018

    $18M

  4. Series A

    Sep 2016

    $14M

Team

  • Michael Phillips

    Co-founder, CEO

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  • Ryan Houlette

    VP of Engineering, Co-Founder

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  • Christopher Micali

    Co-founder and Vice President of Research and Development and Hardware

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  • Steve Chambers

    CMO